A PAIR OF 'HUANGHUALI' AND HUAMU CONTINUOUS YOKEBACK ARMCHAIRS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

each with a cylindrical shaped crestrail continuing to the back posts, over a central splat enclosing an openwork chilong panel over a burlwood fielded panel, the sinuous arms joining the front posts continuing through the hardwood seat  with indented front edge, over a fretwork apron in front and plain spandreled aprons on the sides, the legs joined by base stretchers (2)

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holden (1888-1982), Raleigh, North Carolina, acquired in China between 1916 and 1940, and thence by descent.

Both chairs with slightly loose joinery. There has been some shrinkage of the panels. One chair with a break to the arm with a metal screw repair where the arm joins the front post. and a break to the crestrail also repaired with a metal screw. Both with general consolidation, repairs and minor replacements overall. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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